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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.86, 1,452.95 and 1,013.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.86, 1,452.95 and 1,013.16 is: 1,404.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.86 : 1,452.95 = 1,013.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.86/1,452.95 = 1,013.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.86x = 1,452.95 × 1,013.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.86x = 1,472,070.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,070.82/1,047.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.84

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